GCA stretch code forum 7PM 3/26

Green Communities and the Stretch Energy Code

For more information on Green Communities go to:

www.mass.gov/energy/greencommunities

Target Audience: Town building and development officials, local builders, property owners and all others concerned about the future of Medfield.

In 2008 the Massachusetts Legislature created the Green Communities program. The program encourages “Green” behavior by municipalities. “Green” behavior means efforts that reduce energy use. Reducing energy use saves municipalities money—so “Green” also means saving money.

All Massachusetts municipalities that meet the 5 Green Communities criteria will be eligible to apply for a portion of the $10 million annually set aside to make Massachusetts cities and towns even greener. Medfield is working to meet the Green Communities Criteria and would be eligible for $148,000 grant. Medfield is planning to apply for Green Communities status in the Fall of 2014.  To meet this timing, the Town must adopt the Stretch Energy Code at the April 28, 2014 Annual Town Meeting.

One of the Green Communities criteria is adoption of the “Stretch Energy Code” an optional amendment to the Town’s building code that will make all new buildings very energy efficient.

This forum is designed to allow you to get all your questions answered about what adoption of the Stretch Code might mean for you—as a builder, city official, elected official, property owner or just an interested person who cares about the future of Medfield.

7:00 —Welcome and Introductions

7:15 —Brief overview of the Green Communities program – Medfield Energy Committee

7:30  – What is the Stretch Code            – Mike Barry – DOER

7:50  – Affects of adopting Stretch Code in Medfield  –   John Naff, Building Commissioner/Zoning Officer

8:15  – Q & A